Faith leaders: Don’t believe the hype from federal authorities as people die By Seth Limmer January 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A Public Enemy song about hype warns of being deceived by false narratives coming from...
Pegah Banihashemi: The violence in Iran has been stark. The nation faces a dangerous historic passage. By Pegah Banihashemi January 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. If the internet is suddenly restored in Iran, what scenes will come to light? The...
Michael Reinsdorf: Thank you, Derrick Rose, one of Chicago’s own By Michael Reinsdorf February 1, 2026 at 10:01 a.m. When I think about Derrick Rose, I think about his character: on the court, as...
Charlie Stanton: The Chicago Bears’ unforgettable season taught us to believe By Charlie Stanton January 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. This time, we as fans got the same message as the team. Good. Better. Best.
Elizabeth Shackelford: Humoring Donald Trump is appeasement, and appeasement is surrender By Elizabeth Shackelford January 22, 2026 at 1:25 p.m. Threatening broad financial punishment or force if Denmark doesn’t hand Greenland to the U.S. is...
Liam Stanton: Universal child care is how Chicago makes affordability real By Liam Stanton January 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Universal child care is not a handout. It’s an investment in people who want to...
Bob Kustra: Where to find solace in the age of ICE By Bob Kustra January 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The election of Pope Leo XIV came at a most strategic moment with Donald Trump...
F.K. Plous: How can we bring more people to Starved Rock? By train. By F.K. Plous January 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The most popular destination in the Illinois park system can’t handle more visitors during the...
Ryan Gable: Colleges aren’t liberal-making factories. At least not where I taught. By Ryan Gable January 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. I did not encounter political messaging in the classroom, in faculty meetings or in administrative...
Sheldon H. Jacobson: NIL contracts and the transfer portal have brought chaos to college sports By Sheldon H. Jacobson January 21, 2026 at 11:32 a.m. Big-revenue college sports have undergone massive transformations thanks to several policy changes. How can they...